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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar
Wilde |
| The play opens with Algernon playing the piano not "accurately" but with "wonderful expression". Oscar Wilde immediately begins to turn language on its head and to challenge us, his words poking fun at the society of his day. What amazes me is the relevance of his comments 110 years after he wrote them. I do hope you enjoy our interpretation of this play. There are many layers to it and so many ways to play them that I am sure it will continue to be performed for years to come. Enjoy the performance as a play and as an example of a master playing with our language, a very Earnest and Earnest. (From the programme notes by Gail Dennis) |
Cast |
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| Lane - Algernon's manservant | Colin Brimblecombe |
| Algernon Moncrieff (Algy) | Jason Hippisley |
| John Worthing, J.P. (Jack) | Jez Ashberry |
| Lady Bracknell (Aunt Augusta) | Chris Hughes |
| Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax | Elaine Dower |
| Cecily Cardew | Juliette Sexton |
| Miss Prism, governess | Ruth Andrews |
| Rev. Canon Chasuble D.D. | Tim Bradford |
| Merriman, butler | Martin Noble |
Crew |
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| Stage Manager | Nick Mugford |
| Lighting Design and Technical | Patrick Markham |
| Sound Operator | Patrick Markham |
| Prompt | Helen Brimblecombe |
| Set Design and Painting | Roy Simpson |
| Set Construction | David Lintin |
| Poster Design | Roy Simpson |
| Costumes | Ruth Andrews and The Lace Market Theatre, Nottingham |
| Props | Helen Burke and Bernie Wiltowski |